Construction workers in New York often face a much higher risk of illnesses because of workplace exposure to inhalable carcinogens. Now, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration is addressing the danger by enforcing standards which took...
Workplace Illness
When is an illness deemed work-related?
If you are suffering as a result of an incident that occurred at your place of employment, it is essential to go over your options. In Richmond, and around New York, many people can get workers’ compensation benefits to move on. However, there are certain...
What are some workplace hazards that welders face?
From tripping in an office space to exposure to pesticides on farms, workers face a variety of risks on a regular basis. In Staten Island, and in cities all over New York, it is very important for people to be aware of the different risks that are present at their...
Can high temperatures lead to workplace illnesses?
Often, people realize certain on-the-job dangers, such as falling from heights on construction sites. However, there are other hazards that may not receive as much attention but can also lead to workplace illnesses, resulting in lost lives and serious injuries. In New...
Why You Should Be Wary Of a Workplace Illness
In our day to day interactions, it has become unavoidable to experience exposure to various chemicals. Let’s face it, deadly chemicals can be found in any imaginable place from toxins found in domestic items to carbon monoxide in vehicle exhaust. Luckily, our...
The three types of carcinogens and how they cause cancer
In our daily lives, we are often exposed to chemicals. In fact, potentially deadly chemicals are everywhere, from carbon monoxide contained in vehicle exhaust to a variety of toxins found in household cleaners. But fortunately, our exposure to these chemicals is...
Beware the onset of hypothermia when working out in the cold
By its very nature, construction work requires being exposed to the elements. After all, when you work on a construction site, you are building the structures that others will use to protect themselves from the heat, cold, snow, wind and rain. And as we proceed...
What can I do if my job is contributing to my depression?
Everyone has the occasional bad day at work and stress is an inherent part of most jobs. As such, it is not unusual for a worker to feel down or anxious from time to time. But if your job is seriously impacting your emotional well-being and mental health, it is very...
How can welders avoid breathing in deadly fumes?
Welders work on almost any sort of project that requires the joining of metal parts. This could involve work on construction sites, bridges, ships and pipelines. And the process of welding always produces smoke that contains gas byproducts and metal fumes.If...
Work environments may subject workers to unknown carcinogens
Cancer is not really a single disease, but rather a group of diseases. A common trait of these diseases is that they all cause the spread and uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. But each kind of cancer can have its own possible causes. There are a variety of...